Sam's Birthday

June 13th 1804

Dear Journal,

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Sam, happy birthday to you! Today (as you have probably realized) is Sam's birthday! Sam seemed to enjoy his birthday, for it was a nice and calm day today.

We set out quite early this morning, 6'o clock to be precise. First we passed the Creek of the praries which had very excellent land! We next passed a site near the mouth of the Grand River where 300 Missouri Indians were killed by their enemies, the Sauk and Fox. Our captains that night stayed up past 11 p.m. to take lunar observations for use in future map-making. Sounds super fun!

Oh I almost forgot! Since it was Sam's birthday he was allowed to stay up late with the captains to do what they were doing. It's not often that any of us are allowed to do that, but of course Sam would have an exception!

I hope that Sam had a great day, he should anyways...... it's his birthday lets not forget :]